11-20 of 953 Results from ReadWriteThink

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 6 – 12 | Podcast EpisodeA Conversation with Chris Crutcher
Tune in to hear the about the ideas behind Crutcher's newest book, Period 8; his thoughts on writing in honest language for teenagers; and what readers have told him about the impact of his stories.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 6 – 12 | Podcast EpisodeA Conversation with Coe Booth
Tune in to hear how Coe Booth worked through the challenges of writing Bronxwood, how she makes sense of her characters' actions, and how her books challenge readers to develop critical social consciousness.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 6 – 12 | Podcast EpisodeA Conversation with Deborah Wiles
Tune in to hear how Deborah Wiles uses visual artifacts-including news headlines and song lyrics, maps and snapshots, cartoons and excerpts from speeches-to tell a story about the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis through the eyes of an eleven-year-old girl.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 6 – 12 | Podcast EpisodeA Conversation with E. Lockhart
Tune in to hear E. Lockhart talk about creating girl characters who try to ignite social change and challenge social hierarchies, the approach she takes to the writing process, and her thoughts on reader response to her books.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 6 – 12 | Podcast EpisodeA Conversation with Francisco X. Stork
In the world of young adult literature, there are certain authors readers can count on to engage both their minds and their hearts in a good story. Francisco X. Stork is one of those authors. Tune in to hear how Francisco's novels explore themes of religious faith and ambition, how his own life experiences are reflected in his books, and how he thinks about the diverse Latino characters he has created.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 6 – 12 | Podcast EpisodeA Conversation with John Green
Tune in to hear John discuss why he writes for teens, what he believes readers can gain from their English classes, and some of the thinking behind his newest book, Paper Towns.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 6 – 12 | Podcast EpisodeA Conversation with Judy Blume
Tune in to hear Judy Blume talk about how she got her start and learned the craft of writing from her long-time editor, Dick Jackson; what it's like returning to her hometown of Elizabeth, New Jersey, which is the setting for her current novel; and how she's responded to the many parodies and tributes that seal her place in popular culture.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 6 – 12 | Podcast EpisodeA Conversation with Kristin Cashore
Kristin Cashore is one of those rare authors whose books are deep and beautiful, and whose work helps readers gain perspective on their own lives. Tune in to hear about Kristin's process of writing Bitterblue, how music helps her with writing, and how she copes when writing gets hard.